Jessica Weeks is fascinated by the “dark side” of international relations: dictatorships. But her award-winning research combats the black-and-white view of authoritarian regimes and democracies. Dictators at War and Peace, published in 2014, classifies regimes to better understand …
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Beauty Vanishes
During more than four decades as a photographer, Michael Kienitz ’74 has worked in some of the most beautiful spots in the world — from Peru to the Hindu Kush mountain range near the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. But …
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JESSICA MILLER
Studying Arabic has opened many doors to worldwide opportunities for UW-Madison alumna Jessica Miller.
MIPA/JD alumnus Russell writes about political change in Ukraine
The National Interest published an article by La Follette School alumnus Christopher Russell (MIPA/JD ’16) about Ukraine’s long struggle against corruption and the Revolution of Dignity movement.
Alex Frecon ’09 Passing the Puck in Pyongyang
When Alex Frecon ’09 left his home in Minnesota to play hockey against the North Korean men’s national team in Pyongyang in March 2017, he didn’t tell his parents — or anyone else except for two close …
UW alumna blazed trail for women in Japan through writings and translations
Kyoko “Michi” Michishita ’67 knows the power of words. For over four decades, Michi has used her talents for writing and translation to share feminism, pacifism, art, and history across borders—introducing audiences to icons of …
Alumnus-led Teach for Nepal marks 5 years
Teach for Nepal, co-founded by Shisir Khanal (MIPA ’05), celebrated its five-year anniversary in April 2018. Adapted from Teach for America’s model, Teach for Nepal is a movement of young leaders who seek to end …
UW Alumnus Named Mexican Secretary of Finance
UW alumnus Carlos Urzúa is about to be responsible for guiding the world’s 15th largest economy. Following the election of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) in the 2018 Mexican general election, Urzúa has been named …
Lighthouse NGO serves as beacon of hope for victims of sex trafficking
Shihoko Fujiwara ’03 is leading a crusade to wipe out human trafficking in Japan. As president and founder of Lighthouse, a non-profit organization working to eliminate human trafficking, especially sex trafficking, Fujiwara is working diligently …
Honorary doctorate recognizes career in international diplomacy
A journey that Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield began over 40 years ago when she started work on her PhD at UW–Madison concluded when Chancellor Rebecca Blank awarded her an honorary degree during the spring 2018 Commencement …